Adobe Animate vs Adobe Character Animator
Adobe Animate
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Adobe Character Animator
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| Figure | Adobe Animate | Adobe Character Animator |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $22.99/mo | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Spec score · 2D Character Animation Software | 8.4 (#8) | 9.2 (#3) |
| Spec score · Animation Software | 8.3 (#30) | 9.1 (#8) |
| Spec score · Cartoon Maker Software | 8.4 (#10) | 9.1 (#3) |
| Spec score · Multimedia Software | 8.3 (#13) | 9.0 (#3) |
| Character rigging | Yes | Yes |
| Export formats | Animations can be exported to HTML5 Canvas, WebGL, Flash or Adobe AIR, and custom platforms such as SVG. | Exports include H.264 video, Adobe Media Encoder output, PNG sequences and WAV audio. |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Supported platforms | windows,macos | Windows,macOS |
| 2D animation tools | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Adobe Character Animator
- Character Animator StarterPrice not published
- Character Animator StarterPriced on request
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachersPriced on request
- Creative Cloud Pro for students and teachersPrice not published
- Creative Cloud Pro for teamsPrice not published
- Creative Cloud Pro for teamsPriced on request
- StarterFree
- Creative Cloud Pro annual billed monthly$34.99 a month
- Creative Cloud Pro$69.99 a month
In their own words
Adobe Animate
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Adobe Character Animator
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